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Definition of Jaundice of the newborn
1. Noun. Yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously.
Exact synonyms: Icterus Neonatorum, Physiological Jaundice Of The Newborn
Generic synonyms: Icterus, Jaundice
Generic synonyms: Icterus, Jaundice
Medical Definition of Jaundice of the newborn
1. Icterus which can be accentuated by many factors including excessive haemolysis, sepsis, neonatal hepatitis or congenital atresia of the biliary system. Synonym: physiologic icterus, jaundice of the newborn, neonatal jaundice, physiologic jaundice. (05 Mar 2000)